A Brazilian 'oasis' fit for seven

Photos by Marvin Pfeiffer/ San Antonio Express-News

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The dining room and sitting room in the home of Nicolas and Lorene Rangel have mementos from the couple's six years spent in Rio de Janeiro. Their Jefferson-area home combines the formality of the 1940s-era house with their collection of Brazilian art, while being a family-friendly space for their five children.

The dining room and sitting room in the home of Nicolas and Lorene Rangel have mementos from the couple's six years spent in Rio de Janeiro. Their Jefferson-area home combines the formality of the 1940s-era house with their collection of Brazilian art, while being a family-friendly space for their five children.